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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
Terrible Cinema Disaster Strikes Boyertown Opera House
London reports a catastrophic cinema explosion at the Rhoades Opera House in Boyertown Pennsylvania. Dozens are killed and many injured as fires break out, stairways clog, and panicked crowds leap from windows amid collapsing floors and chaotic evacuations. Police stabilize scene, preventing further tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rhoades Opera House
Boyertown
Pennsylvania
Ebinfly
Seaauls
Ucer
Glamorgensnice
St. Wart
Toronto
Ayo
Wilder
Jon
What People Say About Holbrook's Sauce
Fragmentary, reads as a mixed set of obituaries and opinion about crime control. Mentions Holbrook's Sauce and Silver Wedding, with disjointed names and places. Concludes urging stricter policing and corporal punishment as deterrents, advocating street curfews and enforcement cooperation.
Ebening Actus Sydney Wednesday Santary 15 1908
A chaotic dated entry from a Sydney newspaper notes an event on Wednesday January 15 1908. The fragment hints at local happenings but lacks concrete details or names. The readable words imply a short notice or listing in a period piece.
Fresh Crop of Crime Prompts Debate on Larrikin Problem
An argument looms over a rising youth crime wave called larrikinisi. Captain Nettenstein and the Comptroller of Prisons clash on causes and cures with talk of leniency, recreation halls, and street hours, while critics doubt effectiveness of confinement and new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettenstein
Erie
Comptroller of
Neftenstein
Night signaling in the merchant marine a proposed Australian benefit
The article discusses the lack of night signaling in most British and Australian merchant vessels. It highlights Morse code proficiency on the Dee under Captain and officers, enabling night messages at four words per minute. It argues that training masters and crews in dot and dash communication would boost safety, commerce, and maritime reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Largo
Uritinh Mercantile Marine
Lord Charles Beresford
Merchant Service
Mercantile Marine
Miso
Navy
Royal Mail
Steam Packet
Siwemer Dee
The
Dee
Jy Im
National Review Notes on a Curious Task Land and Gem
A fragmented national review observes a great curiosity in handling a dual force at two common points. The text hints at a tense project involving attempts to render aid, coupled with a melancholy undertone and a focus on governance and service.
National review demonstration deemed impractical
A fragment argues against a proposed nationwide Australian demonstration to celebrate national review and a public holiday. It questions sourcing components for the show and ridicules the idea of mobilizing military and naval assets, citing federal muddling and religious concerns, and asserts such reviews only occur after a federal navy and army exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Uni
Hobson's Bay
Federation
National Review
Fooliah Sekame
Federal Nary
Federal Army
New Settlers or Emigrants Spark London Debate
A London dispatch reports on shipboard snobbery as emigrants bound for New South Wales are labeled new settlers. Captains address passengers with praise yet the term emigrant provokes disdain among some. observers question whether the shift is genuine or a vanity of leaders and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New South Wales
Australia
Narrow Escape at Werrie Creek Station Fire
A railway retreatment room and station buildings narrowly escaped total destruction by fire last night at Werrie Creek. Timely notice by head porter Archur Mauassey prevented a complete collapse as fire crews and townspeople fought the blaze, leaving considerable ceiling damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werrie Creek
Nead
Archur Mauassey
Two Sovereign Remedies and Genuine Band er Extract
Fragmentary ad copy touts Two Sovereign Remedies and a Genuine Band er extract proven by a suprame court. It claims a vitaminlike skin product by Band er and Sons for wrinkles and complexion, listing druggists and locations in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieweria
Bander and Sons
Fond Boren
Whiletin
Ant Ce—s
The Thaw Trial Opens Evidence For Prosecution In London
The Thaw murder trial of Harry Kendall Thaw resumes in London with the defense claiming insanity within the family and Thaw's early mental instability. The prosecution plans to present further testimony to support the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Marry Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Cused
Panama Canal to cost extra due to plan revisions
London dispatch reports Washington says the Panama Canal construction will exceed estimates by about £20,000.08 due to revisions in the plans. It notes that Dreadnought type vessels will be unable to pass through the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Panama Canal
Fevinsons
Bros Thes Veesels
The Monte Carlo Murder Appeal Denied in London
London Tuesday Evening reports the appeal of Vere and Viplelty Gauth in the murder case of Mme. Levin at Monte Carlo has been dismissed. Mrs. Goold received a death sentence, and her accomplice was sentenced to penal servitude for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vere
Viplelty Gauth
Mme. Levin
Monte Carlo
Irish Party Split Dominates Dublin Libel Case Hearing
London Tuesday Evening report states the Court of Wings Bench in Dublin allowed Mr D D Sheehan M P Cork to interrogate Mr T K Redmond leader of the Nationalist group in the House of Commons and other Nationalist members about its libel and conspiracy action relating to their expulsion from the new Parliamentary party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Court of Wing's Bench
Dublin
D. Sheehan
M.P
Cork
4. K. Redmond
Triak
House of Commons
Wir
New
Bank Shares in London on Tuesday Evening
On the Stock Exchange Bank of Australasia closed at 200 102, up 2. Bank of New South Wales at 40 414, up 1. Union Bank at 69 61, up 14. National Bank of New Zealand at 5 316, Bank of New Zealand at 9% 10 up 44. Mercantile Agency 4 per cent, City of Melbourne 4 per cent debentures 31, Melbourne Harbor Trust 4 per cent debentures 160, fall of Melbourne Tramway Trust 4 per cent debentures 10, fall of Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works 1 debentures 101. McCracken City Brewery 44 per cent debentures 4435.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
Bank of Australasia
Inent
Bank of New South Wales
Union Bank
Natiural Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
Pusranterd
New Zealand
Mercantile Agency Company
Lew
Wtoce
City of Melbourne
Melbourne Harbor Trust
Melbourne Tramway Trumt
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
McCracken
City Brewery
Mel 'Yoursr
Water supply notes at Prospect Reservoir and Cataract Dam
At this morning’s Water and Sewerage Board meeting the President cited Prospect Reservoir and Cataract Dam storage totaling 688 million gallons. With no rain, consumption of 30,100,008 gallons daily would deplete the supply in about two months, and the board discussed current depletion and future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewerage Board
Prospect Reservoir
Cataract
Transvaal tensions simmer over Indian and Chinese rights
London editorials accuse the British government of tolerating unfair differential terms for Asians in the Transvaal and other colonies. Correspondence highlights calls to end compulsory registration and other restrictive measures. Authorities arrest thirty five Indians and fifteen Chinese, with leaders among the detained as protests mount. Some workers are ordered to leave the Transvaal before January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emirs Bes
Transvaal
Church of England Leader Appeals for Autism Aid
In Bournemouth London bishop Dr Winnington Ingram urged renouncing the Kepsit agitation against Autistism. An inquiry showed that crates of stones boxes had been glazed in London churches and would soon be cleared out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bournemouth
Bisto of
Winnington Ingram
Bar Silver Market Report from London Evening
Bar silver was today quoted at 2a 1 13 1/2d per ounce, standing at a steady level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kiama Water Crisis Strikes Town
Kiama faces a water shortage as the supply from the dam shrinks. The mains water appears exhausted by tomorrow, leaving residents with little or no water. Efforts to boost flow have failed, and the old town pump is strained to relieve sufferers. A fire outbreak would worsen the dire situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiin
Sein
Wedding Breakfast's Fate
Mrs P Bray of Paddington arranged a private wedding breakfast supply in Darlin Durst street with crockery glassware and provisions including the cake. The lorry overturned on a steep hill injuring crockery and cake damages. repairs were arranged and a fresh delivery was made to meet the appointed time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chica
Wamaongwadle
Auctions notice listing sales by Henry F Hallo for Stanwell Park
Building lots at Stanwell Park will be offered by Henry F Hallo and Company at 220 Ground on January 27. Pledges and jewellery will be sold at Pitt Street at 11 a.m. by John P Slater. Timber including hardwood ores redwood will be auctioned at Pyrmont on January 21 by Jan Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace Page
Stanwell Park
Henry F. Halloras
Ma Pitt Street
John P. Slater
Pyrmont
al. A.m
Jan. Cowan
18 Crown and Bridge Work Offered at Modern Clinic
DENTIST CHARLES J. HARRIS advertises crown and bridge work performed without a plate and painless, promising full enjoyment while maintaining mouth health. Gold-coated options from £2 5s, with daily clinics and weekend availability. invites patients to compare with old fashion plate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Harris
Jame Chaubers
Queen's
Les Baie Ile Mahe
Newtown Shop Tragedy Inquest Details Sullivan Death
An inquest by the Acting City Coroner examined Henry Sullivan's death in the Newtown shop of Henry Prince on New Year’s Day. Dr. Palmar reported a single bullet wound to the head. Prince was arrested after a struggle with officers. Evidence described a heated confrontation in the shop and a later shooting outside, with Prince appearing intoxicated and denying intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sullivan
Henry Prince
Newtown
Jan
Abigail
Prince
M'Crimmso
Vie Dentt
Sullivan
Waa
A. A. Palmar
Kerry Awilivat
Bulley Usd
M'Crimmom
Henry Price
Newtows
wVilliows
Wale
Nearth
Prince Prandive
Eevalyor
Lin Volver
Chip
Witham
Prinve
Abe
Ftaira
Prinen Anid
Tim
Withaw
Nin
Oma
Newtown Police
Ta- Won
Whinmas
Heney Sullivan
Thulin John Bray
A. Storklaker
Bambedge-atront
Enmore
Borchard
Henry Trines
Enus
Hen
Prince Wal
Paul
Sulliva
Princa Tor
Yuri
Abbeal
Prince Seemn
Aduean
Airaightan
Charles
Rane
Chestirman
VFL
Tekst
Prine
seAgt
Tiviner
Seerion
Fred
Herley
Alen
McCrimmon
Prinee
A Lunatic's Freak At Gladesville Hospital Scene
A disrupted event at Gladesville Hospital involves two patients taken by a steam latch. One leaps overboard at Long Ness Point and is followed by the other. The first man is rescued as the launch arrives, both pulled aboard in exhausted condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinney
Gladesville Hospital
Long Ness
Carder
How Malignant Diseases Are Conveyed
A fragment notes discuss how malignant diseases are transmitted and mentions entities Chemusia ed Mares, te Oh Pet Fre Gee 7, & Puk, Berm a in unclear context. The readable text is limited and lacks coherent events or named authorities to elaborate further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemusia
Mares
Puk
Berm A
Wolfe's Eye Lotion Promises Sore Eye Relief
A fragment from an old advertisement touts Rosa's Celebrated Eye Lotion, claiming to ease dim vision and weak eyes. The copy, by J Quinlan of Brisbane, urges purchase from chemists and keepers, noting availability across holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Rose
J. Quinlan
Brisbane
Rosa
HA. Roge
Time's Revenge Wear Lashes Of Tava Cleared
A garbled OCR fragment suggests a science or crime themed note about a department evaluating individuals for crimes. The readable bits imply questions about rehabilitation or punishment and a decision process involving Elise or others.
Third Test Match Treeday Evening Summary
Immense tides and intense play marked the coxmanh sown bow lng match at xaetaide. Predictions suggested Anstessia may win as the contest unfolded with notable performances and unexpected twists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xaetaide
Adelaide Weather Brings Heat and Dry Wicket Conditions
Persistent heat dominates Adelaide Wednesday morning with oppressive sky and a dry pitch. Temperature hovers above ten o'clock, affecting play as players struggle to cope with the conditions on a hot day at the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaidn
UeBeg
Bert Ata
Thefts from Yachts Lead to Water Police Court Charge
The Water Police Court heard Willis Jones charged with yacht thefts though no stolen items have been recovered. Police suspect him as the principal offender in a scheme involving valuables planted aboard yachts. Detectives seek further leads and consider rewards to recover property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Jones
Water Police
Alealing
Dollee
Iberia
Dawawd
Doncaster Kensington Resident Complains Of Loud Dogs
A Kensington resident on Doncaster Avenue reports dogs kept awake at night by relentless barking, criticizing owners for allowing dogs to howl all hours. The complaint notes the impact on sleep and requests action to curb the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doncaster Avenue
Kensington
Macy
Heavy Rain at Suva and December Weather Summary
Fragmented note describes heavy rain at Suva with unclear figures and dates. Mentions Mandar with 10 points and scattered daily values through December and November. Reads like a partial weather and scoring record with several garbled terms and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acre Rio
Foi
Suva
Fuji
Mander
Wetenday
Prince
Thure
Pilbarra Delayed and West Australia Immigration Plan
The Pilbarra steamer is delayed during its voyage to West Australia raising concerns for passenger safety. A Lancashire- Yorkshire express train derailed near Huddersdale, with several lines stating injuries. The immigration scheme for West Australia aims to maintain settlers for two years after arrival, but details remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gore
Watanen
Pear Wrelone
Colleen
Neerh-Wentera Railway Companys Express
Hudderatel
West Australia
Talian Govers
Sint Sur Peseare Manor
T Hey
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AUSN
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